Paramount Pictures today announced an extension of its agreement with Bad Robot Productions to run through 2013. The studio was founded by J.J. Abrams, a popular director, and long-time colleague, producer Bryan Burk, in July 2006.

"Today’s announcement is meaningful to me in many ways," said Brad Grey, Chairman and CEO, Paramount Pictures Corporation. "Bad Robot was one of the first deals we made to help rebuild the studio. J.J. has since become part of the fabric of Paramount and we look forward to continuing our fruitful creative collaboration for many years to come."

The two first collaborated to release Cloverfield last year. They are currently working on the upcoming Star Trek film, after which they will begin production of Morning Glory in June.